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Mando Mania Week 5: Black Series Pyke Soldier, Vintage Collection Tusken Raider 4-Pack, and more



Mando Mania Week 4 continued the trend of Hasbro Black Series & Vintage reveals and again they are themed around last year's The Book of Boba Fett Disney+ series rather than the current 3rd Season of The Mandalorian.


This week's Black Series reveal was a look at a previously confirmed Pipeline reveal, the Pyke Soldier. This one will include a blaster and a blaster rifle. It will be a general release, but again this has a Spring 2024 arrival date and is likely part of the same wave as week 3's reveal of the Tusken Chieftain



The Vintage Collection will get another 4-figure army builder set, this time the Tusken Raiders. The set features three differently presented Tusken Raiders and the Tusken Chieftain. The set also features appropriate weaponry including Cycler Rifles and Gaffi sticks - with a staff for the Chief. This set is a shared exclusive between Shop Disney and Hasbro Pulse. It is live for pre-orders as of the 29th of March with an Autumn 2024 release.



Other reveals included Yoda's lightsaber in the lightsaber forge role play line. There are a couple of new Grogu's with a porcelain statue and a Target US exclusive plush Grogu. Two new soup bars themed around the Mandalorian will be hitting shelves in a gift set from Dr. Squatch. And finally, Star Wars The Old Republic video game will be receiving a Mandalorian Nomad Armor add-on as part of Game Update 7.2.1.



STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES PYKE SOLDIER

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £25.99 / Available: Spring 2024)


STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch Pyke Soldier figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in the STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. During the Clone Wars, the Pykes became the galaxy’s preeminent spice dealers, gaining control of mining operations on Kessel letting them funnel illicit substances to Coruscant’s most influential crime families. After the death of Jabba the Hutt, they expanded their spice trade to encompass Tatooine. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired accessories.


Available for pre-order 3/29 at 6PM BST at Hasbro Pulse UK and most major retailers.



STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION TUSKEN RAIDERS

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: £54.99/Available: Autumn 2023)


Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION TUSKEN RAIDERS figure multipack. These Tusken Warrior action figures are inspired by the characters in Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+. Survival in the unforgiving desert of Tatooine requires strict training and discipline for the members of a Tusken tribe. Led by a chieftain, each member of the clan must learn to be useful. Some become guards, while others grow up to be skilled warriors.


These figures feature premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes 4 figures and 5 entertainment-inspired staff accessories. Available for pre-order 3/29 at 6PM BST exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and Shop Disney.



STAR WARS: LIGHTSABER FORGE YODA ELECTRONIC GREEN LIGHTSABER

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: Summer 2023)

Young Star Wars fans can imagine the excitement and adventure of a galaxy far, far away with the STAR WARS: LIGHTSABER FORGE YODA ELECTRONIC GREEN LIGHTSABER inspired by Yoda’s Lightsaber which made an appearance in Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+.

Featuring character-inspired design, deco, and sound effects, this Lightsaber includes an extendable green blade that flicks open, cap, a combined cover & core, and a connector so kids ages 4 and up can assemble their own light up Lightsaber for imaginary duels. These pieces are compatible across the entire Star Wars Lightsaber Forge line, with kids being able to mix-and-match parts to create, customize and master thousands of combinations! (Total combinations includes all Lightsaber Forge products. Additional Lightsaber Forge products each sold separately. Subject to availability.) Available this Summer at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers. Visit starwars.com for more Mando Mania product reveals!



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